SACE Coordinator

Wilderness School is a non-denominational day and boarding girl’s school educating students from Early Learning Centre through to Year 12.  Since 1884, Wilderness School has prepared girls to be adventurous, courageous, responsible, and respectful learners and leaders.  At Wilderness, we strive to enable each student to be the best that she can be.

The Role

We are looking to appoint a SACE Coordinator to commence towards the end of Term 2, or start of Term 3 2025, negotiable.

The SACE Coordinator leads the implementation of the School’s Vision and Strategic Priorities within the SACE curriculum. It ensures curriculum compliance, supports teacher development, oversees assessment quality, manages student data and exam processes, and drives improvement through the analysis of student outcomes. A key focus is also on supporting SACE students to balance their academic progress with their pastoral and wellbeing needs, fostering a culture of care, high standards, and continuous growth.

This is a tenured leadership position for 3 years, and comes with a permanent teaching substantive. 

About You

• Academic qualifications, suitable experience and a background relevant to the role, including maintaining a South Australian Teaching Registration Certificate with the Teacher’s Registration Board SA.

• Capacity to work as a constructive team member both within the SACE Team and among the Heads of Department and, when appropriate, other School planning and leadership groups.

• Experience working on SACE panels, such as marking and moderating, is desirable.

• Strong record of performance as an exemplary SACE teacher.

• Ability in curriculum design, innovation and implementation, including the integration of appropriate digital technologies that support student learning.

• Experience in pedagogical and curriculum leadership, or the potential to do so.

How to Apply

For details about Wilderness School and to access a copy of the Position Description, please visit the School’s website at https://wilderness.com.au/employment.  For a confidential discussion, please contact Olivia Stapleton-Pitt, People & Culture Manager on (08) 8343 1***.

To apply, please provide the following addressed to Mrs Belinda Arnfield, Principal:

• Resume/CV

• Covering letter addressing key selection criteria (2 pages maximum)

• Contact details of three referees

Applications will close 9am Monday 12th May 2025.

The successful applicant will be required to maintain a valid Working With Children Check, Protective Practices and Responding to Risks of Harm, Abuse and Neglect – Education and Care training, as well as adhere to the School’s Child Protection Policy.  We encourage you to apply for your Working With Children Check should you not currently hold one. 

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